CECT Scan Left Ankle Joint

(CT Scan )

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Overview

What is CECT Scan Left Ankle Joint?

CECT Left Ankle Joint, also called Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography, is an imaging procedure used as a diagnostic tool to detect various problems in the left ankle joint. It also helps to access the regions of the left ankle joint that are difficult to view on simple x-rays. The procedure involves using x-ray technology and advanced computer analysis to generate detailed 3-dimensional images of the left ankle joint.

Most people do not experience any side effects. However, in a few cases, the contrast dye used during the procedure may cause mild side effects like flushing, itching, and headaches, which usually subsides within a few minutes. An abnormal test scan may indicate abnormal growth of bones, arthritis, inflammation, infection, or injury in the left ankle joints.

Why is CT Scan done?

To detect fractures of the bones of the ankle joint not visible on a simple X-ray
To detect the cause of any unexplained pain in the ankle joint
To detect any infection, injury or inflammation of the soft tissues like the muscle, the tendons and ligaments of the ankle joint
To diagnose any suspected infection, osteoporosis, deformities or abnormal growth of the bones and arthritis (inflammation of the joints)